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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 02, 1933
Page
5
A garbled report notes heavy rainfall in September and October, with 1.16 and 2.83 inch totals and days with rain, yet overall drought effects. Observers cite dry conditions through spring and summer, exhausted creeks, and farm water shortages, impacting crops and livestock in Gallia County.
Margaret S. Jones county report shows 11 new preventives and 16 new contacts, with 780 mileage and 1 610 patients in care. Russell Boster petitions for divorce on grounds of gross neglect and extreme cruelty after marriage in 1933 amid social service calls and law actions.
A historical note extols a home remedy described as highly effective for coughs and throat relief. The text recommends preparing a mixture with sugar and bitter components, claiming it soothes throat membranes, loosens chest congestion, and eases symptoms, noting easy preparation and strong relief.
Campaign for money and pledges continues the Gallipolis Union Mission drive started October 22. Committee members include Mrs. C. A. Sullivan Mrs. Ed Myers Mrs. A. S. Lloyd Dr. Ella G. Lupton Miss Delia O Connor and Miss Garnette Lupton Funds may be given by contacting any committee member J. M. Ripley superintendent says October reports show peak appeal for assistance since the mission opened last May. Last month activities included gospel service attendance 33 average Sunday School 38 hands raised for prayer 73 5 conversions 248 people dealt with 32 home visits 368 free meals 35 beds furnished 1 woman housed 4 men housed 17 clothing 26 groceries 31 employment given 14 loaves of bread
Twenty five students enroll in Gallia Academy High School first life problems class. Religious and moral topics are discussed under local church leaders with T L Bush directing for six weeks and participation by Rev H H Wilbur Rev W W Duff and Rev George Sagen.
Mr and Mrs Ralph Davison and children of South Webster visited Rev and Mrs A B Davison. John Grover and children from Bucyrus spent the weekend with relatives. George Rothgeb of Addison called on Mrs Clara Randall and daughter. Harry Clark of Beach Grove Indiana stayed at his home. Eugene Watson and daughter Kathryn visited the Auther family. Mary Stone spent the weekend with relatives in Cambridge. Howard Smiley of Bulaville and Frank Clendenen and children of Gallipolis were guests of the Hughes family. Eugene Watson visited Columbus Friday and Saturday. Ruth Leist of Huntington spent the weekend here. Besse Rose of Columbus Irene Foos and Jease Roush of Marion spent part of the week with local families. Jesse Roush and Irene Foos also visited Margaret Carman. William Vangilder and children of Marietta visited Mrs Mary Agnes Clark. Wilber Swisher and family of Corning spent Sunday with E E Long and family.
John J. Moore of Dayton, lecturer and director of the League of Nations Association of Ohio, will speak to the Gallipolis Rotary Club Tuesday night. He recently toured Germany to study its political, economic, religious and social conditions. He will also address the Gallia Academy High School senior class during the class activity period Tuesday.
Mr. and Mrs. E. T. Dailey left Wednesday for Los Angeles after visiting their daughter and son‑in‑law Dr. and Mrs. Lewis Brown and other Ohio relatives. En route they will stop in Toledo and Chicago.
Gallia Academy High School prepares an alma mater song with three city teachers Ruth Sawyer Ed Vanover and Robert Price composing entries for the school competition in Gallipolis on November 2.
Gallia County clerk George N. Bolles reports nearly 90 people have voted absentee ballots for the November 7 election. The tally reflects early participation as voters prepare for the upcoming statewide vote.
Steamer Iroquois of the U S fleet in the Huntington District removed snags and trees from the river channel between Dam 25 and 28 causing navigation to improve. Capt Scott Heatherington said engineers predict a 24 foot normal pool at Pt Pleasant after Eureka dam completion. Multiple vessel movements and personnel changes in the Gallipolis area and Kanawha River region are noted.
Evans Barnett 30 a former Lawrence County prohibition agent was found guilty by a Gallia County jury of burglary the Sandfork smokehouse of Fred Carter Aug 9 The two day trial ended with Barnett convicted for burglary but acquitted of breaking and entering Carter residence Everett Koster pleaded guilty and faces sentencing Judge W R White will sentence Saturday Charles Walters confessed a part in the robbery is in Holzer Hospital in critical condition
Gallipolis Ohio November 2 funeral services for Miss Lizzie Davis 6 of Cora Gallia County president of the W C T U will be at Tyn Rhos Church Friday at 11 am with burial in the church cemetery Rev Frye and Rev George Sagen will officiate Miss Davis died Tuesday night at Holzer Hospital after becoming seriously ill 110 days ago She was a school teacher daughter of John H and Elizabeth Lewis Davis She lived on the family farm with brother Evan and leaves two sisters Mrs Emma Parsons Lincoln Neb and Miss Jennie Bolar Raymond Neb
The Rev. and Mrs. E. L. Hutchinson of Zaleski marked their golden wedding anniversary with a dinner at home last Saturday. Attendees included T. E. Dixon Merritt Dixon Madge Dixon and Donald Johnson Athens R D Mrs. Louisa Brooks Albany and Murray Hutchinson Zaleski among others. They wed October 20 1883 at the bride’s mother's home with Rev S. D. Kendall officiating.
In Cheshire near Gallipolis the Leonard residence was destroyed by a blaze that started in a smokehouse attached to a two story frame house. A bucket brigade drew water from the nearby Ohio River to fight the flames but most furniture and belongings were saved while five children under sixteen lived there.
Mrs. Murch Clark of Bidwell and Edward Shumate of Oak Hill were dismissed from Holzer Hospital on Wednesday.
Chariea Crooks died last week in Chauncey at age unknown. Funeral services were Saturday noon at the home of his daughter Mrs Frank Hawk, with burial in Carbon Hill Cemetery. Survivors include his son Walter Crooks eight grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren plus three sisters. The Rev Loyd Evans of Nelsonville Presbyterian Church conducted the services.
Dayton夫妻 Wilbert Hawk family visit mother in Haydenville as Delbert Yates and Nellie Green wed at Methodist parsonage in Haydenville with Pauline Wilkenson and Gerald Kimball as attendants. Local families, visits to Nelsonville Glouster and Marysville noted along with church ladies’ aid plans.
Mrs. Emmett Olbers and son Emmett Jr of Greens Run visited Tuesday. Mrs. James Golding, Mrs. John Davis and Mrs. Fred Olbers attended the Halloween masquerade party at Greens Run church Monday night.
Taylor Ridge reports guests visiting area families including Mrs C Boley and son Larry Inglis returning from Columbus. Mrs Gerald Nagle and Geraldean Amesville visiting P B Chalfant family. Charles of Chillicothe visiting James Golding and family. Vern Willike of Dayton visiting P A Willike at Trimble. Mrs William Dalton Redtown a former resident. George Keck injured hand at Mine M. Dwight and family visitation to Bishopville and Glenter.
Gallia Academy High plans a Torch Club for freshman and sophomore boys with Douglas Mullineaux as sponsor and Gallia Academy Hi-Y in charge. Sarabeth Shaw and Eulan Whilama will sponsor the Girl Reserves, a Christian group. Seven junior and senior boys were initiated into the Hi-Y Monday night: James Cating John Paul Stone Joe Ross Lewis Stevers Stanley McKean Alfred Hodge Alfred Arnold.
Judge J. S. Clark issued a marriage license Wednesday to Cecil A. Notter age 20 farmer of Gallipolis R. D. 2 and Mary R. Clark age 2 of Gallipolis R. D. 2.
Mrs. Lew Walker of East Gallipolis was fined $25 and costs after pleading guilty to driving while intoxicated before Mayor A. J. Stormont. Arrested Tuesday night, she failed to pay the fine and was committed to city jail.
Mayor A. J. Stormont’s court collected $173.75 in October with $132.75 to the city and $27 apiece to the county and state.
Police report little trouble from Halloween pranksters in Gallipolis on November 2. Incidents included barbed wire across a state route logs placed on the road and a burning combust jar on a concrete bridge, with no injuries or major damage.
New automobile registrations in Gallia County for October totaled 25 units, including 23 passenger cars and 2 trucks, down from 39 in September but up from 17 a year earlier. Clerk of Courts Margaret McCormick recorded the figures.
A medical authority warns against dangerous weight loss methods and promotes Vannay tablets as a safe, natural regulator of fat. The doctor claims no thyroid or laxatives are used, and the method involves taking tablets with meals to target fat loss. Store sales promote a booklet titled How To Reduce With Absolute Safety and mention Athens.
Grain and feed prices listed for wheat and corn, with quality grades and regional codes. Prices include Dec and March futures for seed clover and misc notes on rye, cats, and delivery terms.
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